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Status Delivered
Workspace IBM i
Categories Security
Created by Guest
Created on Dec 23, 2019

RELATED IDEAS

Extend Qc3CalculateHash to be able to use SHA3 (FIPS 202)

We use Qc3CalculateHash API to create xml invoicedata hashes, which are needed for data exchange with the hungarian tax office.
For now we have to use SHA-512 (FIPS 180-2) hashing algorithm, but as of April 1st 2020 the hungarian tax office is changing the requirements to use SHA3-512 (FIPS 202) hashing algorithm which is not included in the Qc3CalculateHash API.


Use Case:

Invoicing application in our ERP system.
Invoices are converted to XML, base64 encoded, hashed with Qc3CalculateHash API and sent via Rest Service.


Idea priority High
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Apr 9, 2020

    MF67267 (Algorithm support) [Delayed apply]

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Mar 31, 2020

    The Calculate Hash APIs (QC3CALHA and Qc3CalculateHash) and the Create Algorithm Context APIs (QC3CRTAX and Qc3CreateAlgorithmContext) were updated to support calculating a hash value using the SHA-3 algorithm. Set the "Hash algorithm" field in the ALGD0500 format to one of the following values to request the appropriate variant of the SHA-3 hash algorithm.
    Qc3_SHA3_224 (8)
    Qc3_SHA3_256 (9)
    Qc3_SHA3_384 (11)
    Qc3_SHA3_512 (12)

    IBM i 7.3 PTFs required
    SI72278 (API support)
    SI72281 (header file with constants listed above)
    MF67144 (Algorithm support) [Delayed apply]

    IBM i 7.4 PTFs required
    SI72434 (API support)
    SI72437 (header file with constants listed above)
    MF66828 (Algorithm support) [Delayed apply]

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Mar 9, 2020

    IBM intends to provide a solution for IBM i 7.3 and IBM i 7.4 by April 1st 2020. However, IBM's plans may change and no commitment is made that a solution will be provided.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Feb 20, 2020

    IBM agrees with the request and a solution appears to be desirable and feasible. IBM intends to provide a solution. However, IBM's plans may change and no commitment is made that a solution will be provided.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jan 2, 2020

    IBM has received the requirement and is evaluating it. IBM will provide a response after evaluation is complete.

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